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 * Journal day 1 **

When I went to Taneytown in Washington D.C. I was amazed at how high it was. It was in a field and it was awesome. There were stairs so you could get to the top. When I got to the top I was tired from climbing. The view was nice to see because I could see lots of buildings. When I got down I went to see were part of a fort was in Taneytown. The fort surrounded the capital from attack.

After that I drove 5.9 miles to the John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts where I was amazed at how big it was. Then the tour guy said that it was built in 1960 after John F. Kennedy. Also he told me that there are more than 3,000 performances every single year! The second I herd that I was amazed. Next he that there was a show they’re in a few hours and that almost every show is sold out. Later I got to see one of the stars that make great performances every time he performs. I thought that if this was so cool, so will everything else.
 * Journal day 2**

Today I started of at the Kennedy Center and drove to Georgetown University. I had to drive 1.8 miles to get there. The second I saw the college I couldn’t wait to see the inside. As I walked in my guide took me to the gym because there was a basketball practice going on. I got to see how hard a collage team has to practice to win. Then I got to go see how big every classroom is, and they were huge. After I went to the Georgetown University I decided I would go to the George Washington University that was 2.1 miles away. As I pulled in the parking lot I new it was going to be as big as the other university. When I walked in I saw that this school was smaller but it was still really big. When they showed me the gym nobody was there and I found a basketball in the corner and started shooting. It was awesome because I made 8 3pointer in a row. When I left the gym I finished looking around and went to the hotel to sleep.


 * Journal day 3 **

Today I am driving to the Lincoln Memorial to find out facts and history. When I got there I saw how tall it was and I ended up looking straight up. Then I walked up all the steps and saw how big the statue of Mr. Lincoln was. I thought it was 40 to 60 feet tall. It was huge! When I walked inside I saw lots of pictures of him on the wall. Then I herd who killed him and if he got away or not. After I finished there I drove 2.0 miles to the Jefferson Memorial. When I got to the Jefferson Memorial I walked in for my tour. After a minute of so I found out that in 1936 the Jefferson Memorial was built. Then I found out that it took 7 years to build. I still can’t believe it! Then I walked around to look at the other pictures and items that they had to see what his life was like. At the end of the day I went back to my hotel and got ready for another exiting day.


 * Journal day 4 **

Today I started at the Jefferson memorial and drove 11.2 miles to the Potomac River in Washington D.C. When I got there I was amazed at how wide it was. Then I herd some people around me say that the river stretches across 4 states. Those Stats are Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The river also stretches across the District of Columbia. Last I found out that the point of the river goes into the Chesapeake Bay. After that I went to the Washington Monument 11.3miles away. When I got to the Washington Monument I was amazed at how tall it was. When I met my guide I new that he had a lot to tell me, After we started climbing the steps I wanted to know if there was a elevator to the top. Then my guide said that if we took an elevator we would miss all the cool sights from different heights. Then he said that the Monument is 55 feet and 1.5 inches tall. Also that it is 55 feet and 1.5 inches for a perimeter. Last he told me that the walls are 15 feet wide. Then finally we reached the top of the monument and the sight was amazing. I was able to see the White House from there. I was almost able to see the Jefferson Memorial. I stayed there an tell it got dark and then I went back to my hotel and got ready for another exiting day.


 * Journal day 5 **

Today I started at the Washington Monument and drove 1 mile to the U.S. Capital. As I pulled in my driver said that I was going to have a lot of fun here. I met my guide and walked in. He told me that the first Congress met in the U.S. Capital on November 7, 1800. Then he told me that a tomb area was made for George Washington but his will said that he wanted to be buried at Mount Vernon, so that’s were he was buried. When we walked down the steps to see what the tomb looked like but the guard wouldn’t let us. Then we walked back up because I had to leave for the National Art Gallery 0.8 miles away. When I got there I walked and saw lots and lots of paintings. Then I heard someone say that the Art Gallery was established in 1938. After I saw a lot of pictures and drawings I asked one of the people that worked there how many pictures and drawings there are. He said that there were over 2,000 pictures and drawings in the building. I stayed and looked at a lot of the drawings and they had a spot were there was a guy drawing a picture. When I walked over there he asked me if I wanted the picture when he was done. When he was done he gave me the picture and I thought that he was a great drawer. When I left it was almost dark so I drove to my hotel and prepared myself for another exiting day.


 * Journal day 6 **

Today I started off at the National Art Gallery and drove 0.8 miles to Fords Theater. When I got there I hoped I could maybe be able to stay for a show. When I walked in I saw the owner and asked him if there was a show tonight, but he said that there next show was tomorrow. That made me a little disappointed because I was really looking forward to seeing a show. Then I talked the owner into giving me a tour around the Theater. When we walked onto the stage he said that it opened in 1862 and is now both a theater and a memorial to Abraham Lincoln. Also the man that in 1865 Lincoln was shot wile attending a show. Then I went to the highest seat in the building and if you fell down from there you would probably die. I stayed there for a little longer and found out that they have lots of performances every year. Then I had to go to the White House 0.8 miles away. When I arrived at the White House I was shocked at how big it was. When I got inside I found out that there is a basketball court and a bowling ally in the White House. I also found out there is a swimming pool there to. Next I actually got to meet the president. It was such an honor to meet him. He told me that James Hoban designed the White House. Then he told me that around the world people thought of the White House as the home of American’s president and symbol of the people. Next I had to go and see the basketball court and bowling ally. When I got to the basketball court I got to shoot around a little. Then I went to the bowling ally and bowled a 162. That was my best game ever. When I had to leave I wanted to go bowl another time but it was to dark so I had to leave.


 * Journal day 7 **

Today I started at the White House and drove 5.6 miles to FedEx Stadium home of the Washington Redskins. When I arrived I new that this was the biggest stadium in the NFL. I found my guide inside and we walked into the stadium. When we got down to the field my guide said that the stadium has 91,704 seats. Next he told me that the stadium coasted $250 million dollars. Then he asked me how fast he thought I could run to the top of the steps and back. So I took of and he timed me, but by the time I got to the top of the steps I was tired. I took of going down and half the way down I all most tripped and rolled the rest of the way. After I got to my guide he told me that during one of the games someone kicked a 50-yard field goal. Then I got told that the stadium holds singers and performances during the off-season. Then I had to climb all the way up the steps to leave for the Washington Wizards stadium 11.3 miles away. When I got in the stadium I found my guide and walked into the stadium. When I got inside I couldn’t believe that I was in the same stadium were the Washington Wizard play. After I cool down my guide told me that in1997 200 million sports and entertainment shows were put on in the stadium. Next he told me that the stadium has also become a catalyst for the downtown neighborhood by sparking a dramatic redevelopment effort to the tune of 6.2 billion dollars. Then he said that if I wanted to I could actually go on the court and shoot but after I was done I had to clean the court because it is a professional court. I went out and shot a lot but after I was done he told me were the mop was and I had to clean. As soon as I was done cleaning I left for my hotel because I had to pack so that after I went to the zoo tomorrow I could go home.


 * Journal day 8 **

Today I started at the Wizards stadium and am driving 5.8 miles to the National Zoo in Washington D.C. When I arrived I new that I was going to have lots of fun seeing what the animals look like. I started walking around to see what animals were there and the first animal that I saw was a turkey vulture and it was awesome. Then I went to see the gorillas and the sign said that the gorillas weighed 300 pound if not more. Next I went to see tigers in their cage. When I got there I over heard some people say that there are over 2,000 animals and there are 400 different species. I also heard them say that the giant panda is the best-known animal at the zoo. Then I asked one of the workers if there was any other way to see the animals if your there. He said that there are video cams that allow you to watch the animal on the Internet. After he said that I went to see what the rest of the animals are like. When I finished looking at the animals I went to my hotel to check out and get all my stuff before I left. When I got on the plain I wished I didn’t have to leave but I had all ready taken off.